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KR55 BJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,394 mi
Last recorded201,394 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 201,394 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Presenter has turned off airbag

Rear Anti roll bar corroded lower linkage bush worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 182,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 182,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 167,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 150,855 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 150,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,678 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 109,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Although the brakes have met the required MOT standard the brakes require attention

SRS Warning lightis on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Although the brakes have met the required MOT standard the brakes require attention

SRS Warning lightis on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,529 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,009 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KR55 BJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR55 BJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR55 BJO registered?

KR55 BJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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